Cent$ible Nutrition News Helping Families Eat Better for Less
August/September 2018
Playing on the Playground Recess has been a long-time favorite for children going back to school. Not only is recess and playtime fun for children, it is also important for their learning, social, and physical development. Playtime helps reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, like diabetes, and helps to develop muscles and build strong bones. Being active now can help your child grow into a healthy adult. It is also key to helping children develop their minds and improve their self-esteem. Encourage your child to play several times a day. Children should be active at least 60 minutes most days of the week. Playing on the playground during recess is a great way for your child to be active. There are many playground games children can play during recess including tag, hopscotch, 4 square, capture the flag, soccer, basketball, and jump rope.
Volume 21 • Number 6
Peanut Butter Pinwheels Ingredients • • • •
Peanut butter Honey* Whole-wheat tortillas Granola
*Children under 1 year of age should not eat honey.
Directions
1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water. 2. Spread peanut butter and a little honey on the tortilla. 3. Sprinkle with granola, roll up tortilla and slice into bite-size pinwheels. Makes 1 serving.
Remember that these are only a few ideas. Playing does not have to be on the playground only. Get creative and let your child help plan playtime. Go for walks around the park as a family or play games with your child in the yard. Make it a goal to get out and be active with your child every week. If your child sees you being active, chances are they will be too. Resource: https://health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/ children.aspx
From the Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook, p. 439